Potassium cyanide, 97+%, extra pure, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

C-X bond formation reagent

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 151-50-8
• Molecular Formula: CKN
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 65.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00011397
• InChI Key: NNFCIKHAZHQZJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: unii-mqd255m2zo, zyankali, cyanure de potassium french, potassium cyanide, kalium cyanid german, cyanide of potassium, rcra waste number p098, potassium cyanide k cn, caswell no. 688a
• PubChem CID: 9032

• Boiling Point: 1625.0°C
• Melting Point: 634.0°C
• Color: Colorless
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Quantity: 2.5 kg
• Assay Percent Range: 97% min. (Argentometry)
• Linear Formula: CKN
• Merck Index: 15,7747
• Solubility Information: Solubility aq. soln.: 400 g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: ethanol 4.5 g/L (19.5°C)
• SMILES: [K+].[C-]#N
• IUPAC Name: potassium iminomethanide
• Formula Weight: 65.12
• Percent Purity: ≥97%
• Grade: Extra Pure
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium cyanide

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Potassium cyanide

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 1
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H300-Fatal if swallowed.
• H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
• H330-Fatal if inhaled.
• H370-Causes damage to organs.
• H372-Causes damage to organs.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H290-May be corrosive to metals.
• EUH032-Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.

Precautionary Statement

• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only